Samsung DV150F vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung DV150F versus Sony a5100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was manufactured 19 months earlier than the a5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV150F scores against the a5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV150F versus Sony a5100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the DV150F compared to the a5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and a5100 is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and a5100.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV150F due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.